Nov 23, 2024

2015-2016 SLCC General Catalog

2015-2016 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Visual Art & Design - Animation Emphasis: AAS (CTE)

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Associate of Applied Science | 64-69 credits minimum

Visual Art & Design Division
South City Campus
General Information: (801) 957-4073
Program Information: (801) 957-3361
www.slcc.edu/visualart
Academic and Career Advising
Academic Advisor: Cindy Clark, SCC 1.061.ME, (801) 957-3361
Academic Advisor: Gordon Storrs, SCC, 1.061.MD (801) 957-3361

Program Faculty:
ADAMSON, Rob - Professor, BFA Drawing & Painting, MFA Drawing & Painting
BUDD, Brent - Associate Professor, BFA University of Utah
CHAMBERS, Sheila - Professor, BA Communications, MFA Illustration
CURRAN, Jessica - Assistant Professor, BS Graphic Design, MS Graphic Communications Technology Management, MFA Media Design
EREKSON, J. Chad - Assistant Professor, BFA Animation
GONZALES, Kerry - Associate Professor, BFA Graphic Design
GRAHAM, Rick - Professor, BFA Drawing & Painting, MFA Drawing & Painting
GRUENDELL, Lana - Professor, AAS Graphic Design, BFA Drawing & Painting, MEd Educational Technology
HYANS, Whitney King - Associate Professor, BS Photography, BFA Photography, MFA Photography
MARTIN, Terry - Assistant Professor, CERT Photography, AAS / AA General & Photography, BFA Equivalent Photography
REILAND, Neal - Associate Professor, BA Business Administration Marketing / Advertising
ROSENBERGER, Ed - Assistant Professor, BFA Photography
WILSON, Andrew - Instructor, BA Business Administration Visual Technology / Internet Emphasis, MBA Business Administration

Concurrent Enrollment Liaison(s):
RICHARDSON, Trudy - Concurrent Enrollment Liaison, Instructor, BFA Drawing & Painting

Program Description: Students with an aptitude in creative problem solving, drawing, design, photography and/or computer related visual communication should consider this rapidly expanding and competitive field. The Visual Art & Design Department allows students to specialize in the following areas: Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Multimedia, Photography, Web Design, and Graphic Communications Technologies.

Students who elect to pursue an AAS Degree in Animation will prepare themselves for entry level work in an animation related profession. They develop foundation drawing and design skills, apply animation principles in time based visualizations, and illustrate a working knowledge of quality visual storytelling. Students should choose electives and projects carefully to develop a working competency of both the arts and technologies involved in at least one specific area of the discipline. The Animation Emphasis is very technically rigorous and drawing intensive. It requires careful scheduling of classes to complete the program in the recommended time.

Career Opportunities: Animation artists find varied careers in the creation of digital 2D and 3D art and animation in the video game, film, broadcast, visual effects, mobile, and internet industries.

Transfer/Articulation Information: This AAS Degree is currently not transferable to four year institutions; however, some of the General Education components are transferable. The Visual Art & Design Department is committed to general and pre-professional programs and some credit may be granted by receiving institutions on a per case basis.

Program Entry Requirements:

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Recommended: Artistic and technical aptitude, familiarity with traditional drawing, computers, and Photoshop.

Total Program/Course Fees: Approximately $500 depending on chosen electives. Fees are used for maintenance and upgrade of:

Computers, software and supplies
Servers, hosting, and storage space
Traditional Animation lab
Model fees and supplies

Estimated Cost for Students: In addition to tuition and fees, and depending on chosen electives, animation students may expect to pay an estimated $1000 for books and supplies needed for class projects and portfolio development in this two-year program.

Estimated Time to Completion: If students follow Recommended Sequence, completion time is four semesters.

Program Student Learning Outcomes	Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
	1 - Acquire substantive knowledge 2 - Communicate effectively 3 - Develop quantitative literacies 4 - Think critically and creatively 5 - Develop knowledge and skills to be civically engaged 6 - Develop the knowledge and skills to work with others in a professional and constructive manner 7 - Develop computer and information literacy
1. Demonstrate a competent application of foundation drawing and design skills.	1,2,4
2. Demonstrate a competent application of animation principles in a time based visualization.	1,2,3,4
3. Illustrate a working knowledge of quality visual storytelling.	1,2,4,5
4. Engage in collaborative production development practices and interdisciplinary experiences.	1,2,4,5
5. Exhibit a working competency of both the arts and technologies involved in at least one specific area of the discipline.	1,2,3,4,5

General Education Requirements

Core Skills:

Composition (EN) 3 Credits

ENGL 1010 - Intro to Writing (EN) or
Any approved EN course

Quantitative Studies (QS) 3 Credits

MATH 1010 - Intermediate Algebra (QS) or
Any faculty approved higher level (above MATH 1010 ) QL course

Communication (CM) 3 Credits

COMM 1010 - Elements of Eff. Comm (CM,IN) or
Any approved CM course

Human Relations (HR) 2-3 Credits

ART 1150 - Art Foundation Seminar (HR) or
Any approved HR course

Distribution Areas: (3 Credits)

Complete one 3-credit hour course from the list of General Education Distribution Areas (BS, FA, HU, ID, PS, SS). See SLCC General Catalog for complete list of approved courses. Students may wish to consult with a Faculty Advisor for assistance when selecting a Distribution Course.

Life Sciences (LS)	3-4
Fine Arts (FA)	3-4
Humanities (HU)	3
Interdisciplinary (ID)	3
Physical Science (PS)	3
Social Science (SS)	3

Recommended distribution courses

The following are RECOMMENDED distribution courses for Animation students.

Animation Emphasis Requirements

Complete the Following Visual Arts Core Courses: (20 Credits)

Complete One of the Following Portfolio Courses: (2 Credits)

Complete One Visual Arts Elective Course: (2-4 Credits)

ART - Elective(s) 2-4

Complete the Following Animation Coure Courses: (15 Credits)

Complete 2 Courses from the Following Specialization Courses*: (4-6 Credits)

Complete Minimum of 6 Credits from the Following Animation Electives*: (6 Credits)

Sample Schedule

ANIMATION AAS EMPHASIS RECOMENDED SEQUENCE

Specialization Representative: Chad Erekson chad.erekson@slcc.edu 

1st Semester - Fall

Total: 18

2nd Semester - Spring

Total: 17-18

3rd Semester - Fall

Total: 14-16

4th Semester - Spring

Total: 16-17

Advising Notes:

*EACH COURSE MAY ONLY BE USE ONCE TO FULFILL A VISUAL ART ELECTIVE, SPECALIZATION ELECTIVE, ANIMATION ELECTIVE, OR GENERAL EDUCATION DRISTRIBUTION AREA REQUIREMENT, UNLESS THE COURSE IS REPEATED AND IS REPEATABLE FOR CREDIT. Students should work with faculty advisor to choose electives and projects carefully to develop a working competency of both the art and technologies involved in at least one specific area of the discipline. Some courses may require prerequisites not required for completion of the program and not listed in the Recommended Sequence or degree requirements. Students wishing to take those courses should plan on extra time to complete the prerequisites.

Students who need to take preparatory classes to meet the requirements of first semester courses should plan on extra time to complete the program.

It is the student’s responsibility to examine each course description for details of prerequisite classes. Those prerequisites must be satisfied before the designated class may be taken. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a C or better grade in order to continue in the program. A student may be dropped from a class if the prerequisite has not been completed. If progress is not deemed satisfactory, students will be counseled and/or given probationary status.

Note: Students or professionals wishing to register for a class in which a prerequisite class is required but has not been taken, should contact the instructor about acquiring possible approval to register for the class.

Students should check the semester class schedule on the Internet at www.slcc.edu for availability and modifications caused by varying enrollment. Required departmental classes are not offered every semester. To graduate in two years, students are encouraged to follow the Recommended Sequence.

Not all Visual Art & Design (ART) classes may be audited. This is especially true for any Visual Art & Design class that has a prerequisite (see course catalog for list of prerequisite classes). Auditing a prerequisite course does not guarantee that the student has mastered the required skills needed for the next level class. Some Visual Art & Design classes that have a prerequisite may be audited if the student can demonstrate an appropriate skill level to the instructor before registering for the class. Students wishing to audit any Visual Art & Design (ART) class without officially completing a prerequisite class (with a ‘C’ grade or better) must obtain signed permission from the instructor or email authorization before registering for the class. Visual Art & Design (ART) classes that do not have a prerequisite may be audited as per the Auditing Classes guidelines listed in the SLCC catalog.

All students enrolled in the Visual Art & Design program automatically become members of SkillsUSA, sponsor of the Professional Development Program (PDP). This program is designed to promote leadership, communication, problem solving and skills necessary for employment. Students are encouraged to participate in competitions in their area of specialization.

For information on clubs or organizations within the Visual Art & Design Department, contact the advisor or instructors in the individual areas of specialization.

Additional Program Notes:

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